Men's basketball loses at South Dakota State
Struggling with foul troubles, the men's basketball lost to South Dakota State 80-72 Saturday in Brookings, S.D.
The Jackrabbits outscored the Chippewas 35-14 from the free throw line. CMU gave up 43 free throw attempts in the game.
CMU outshot SDSU from the field 47.3 percent to 38.2%.
In the first half the Chippewas jumped out to a quick 8-1 lead. However foul troubles caused CMU problems. It committed 10 fouls within the game's first 10 minutes and seven seconds, sending South Dakota State to the line 22 times in the half.
South Dakota State tied the game at 12 with 12:16 remaining and capitalized on the team's 18 made free throws, leading 39-24 at half.
Senior guard Jordan Bitzer was held to limited playing time in the first half after two quick fouls forced him to sit the bench.
In the second half, CMU closed the deficit to eight points, but that was as close as it would get.
Bitzer led the Chippewas with 15 points. Senior guard Robbie Harman and junior forward Marko Spica each finished with 12.
CMU (4-6) plays against the University Detroit-Mercy at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Detroit.
